Why I Choose VMG+ Over Typical Multivitamins

Why I Choose VMG+ Over Typical Multivitamins

I’ve been taking vitamins most of my life. Back in 2010, I upgraded to doTERRA’s supplements because I wanted something cleaner, more effective, and always evolving with the latest science. Every few years, doTERRA has introduced new technologies to improve absorption and bioavailability — and with VMG+, they’ve taken the biggest leap yet.

The Problem With Typical Multivitamins

If you walk down the vitamin aisle, you’ll see a dizzying number of choices. In fact, more than half of U.S. adults take a daily multivitamin. Yet many of those products never deliver the benefits people expect.

Why? Because the real problem isn’t just what’s in the capsule — it’s how much your body can actually absorb and use.

With standard vitamins:

  • You may only absorb a fraction of the dose.
  • The rest is wasted — sometimes literally flushed away.
  • Even worse, megadosing to “make up for it” can create new health problems.

Why More ≠ Better

It’s a common misconception: if your body only absorbs 10–20% of a vitamin, just double or triple the dose. Unfortunately, the human body doesn’t work that way.

Here’s why:

  • Saturation limits: Your gut has specific transporters for nutrients. Once those are full, extra nutrients pass right through. (High-dose vitamin C = diarrhea is a classic example.)
  • Competition & inhibition: Minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc fight for the same “doors” into the bloodstream. More of one can block another.
  • First-pass metabolism: The liver filters everything before it circulates. Large doses can overwhelm these pathways, leading to excretion instead of benefit.
  • Diminishing returns curve: Bioavailability isn’t linear. Beyond a certain point, doubling the dose might barely move the needle.

So “more” isn’t really more. It’s just wasting money and stressing the body.

The Breakthrough: Liposomal Technology

Enter liposomal delivery. Imagine each nutrient wrapped in a tiny phospholipid bubble (similar to your own cell membranes). These liposomes:

  • Protect fragile nutrients from being destroyed in digestion.
  • Fuse directly with intestinal cells to deliver nutrients past normal saturation limits.
  • Dramatically increase the efficiency of absorption.

That’s why doTERRA’s clinical research on VMG+ showed:

  • 4× higher absorption of Vitamin C
  • 5× higher absorption of Vitamin E
  • 6× higher absorption of Iron
    compared to standard forms.

What Makes doTERRA Unique: Essential Oils

Lots of companies are experimenting with liposomal supplements. But doTERRA adds something no one else does: CPTG® essential oils.

And it’s not just a gimmick. Oils play real roles in nutrient absorption:

  • Membrane permeability: Compounds like limonene (citrus) and menthol (peppermint) help nutrients cross into cells more efficiently.
  • Digestive stimulation: Oils like ginger and peppermint naturally stimulate bile and enzymes, improving breakdown and uptake.
  • Antioxidant protection: Essential oils stabilize nutrients against oxidation, so they stay potent during digestion.

Together, liposomes + essential oils create a delivery system that truly solves the absorption problem.

Why Whole-Food Nutrition Matters More Than Isolates

Most typical multivitamins are built from isolated synthetic nutrients. They can fill a gap on paper, but they often miss the broader nutritional complexity that comes from food itself.

Whole-food nutrients, on the other hand, don’t just deliver a vitamin or mineral — they bring along cofactors, antioxidants, and plant-based compounds that support absorption, cellular health, and overall wellness.

That’s where VMG+ stands apart. Its superfood blends serve a dual purpose:

  1. Whole-food vitamin/mineral sources – part of where the nutrients themselves come from.
  2. Extra phytonutrient layer – polyphenols, carotenoids, antioxidants, and digestive support compounds that go beyond basic micronutrition.

Superfood blends often contribute nutraceuticals that aren’t strictly vitamins or minerals, including:

  • Polyphenols (from berries, green tea, turmeric, etc.) → antioxidant & anti-inflammatory activity.
  • Carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene from kale, spinach, carrots) → eye, skin, and immune support.
  • Chlorophyll & Spirulina compounds → support detox pathways and antioxidant defense.
  • Prebiotic fibers (from plants, mushrooms) → fuel the microbiome, indirectly enhancing absorption and immunity.

This is why simply taking isolated pills doesn’t measure up. You’re missing out on the synergy of whole-food nutrition — the way vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds were designed to work together. VMG+ captures more of that synergy, then pairs it with modern delivery technology to make sure your body can actually use it.

How VMG+ Tackles the Old Multivitamin Problem

  1. Bypasses saturation limits → nutrients can slip through cell membranes more easily.
  2. Reduces competition → digestive stimulation from oils supports co-delivery instead of blocking.
  3. Stabilizes nutrients → antioxidants protect fragile vitamins like C and E.
  4. Flattens diminishing returns → each milligram works harder, so you don’t need megadoses.

The result? Better nutrient levels in the bloodstream, without the waste or side effects of oversized pills.

Why I Chose VMG+

For me, it comes down to this:

  • I want my daily multivitamin to actually work, not just look impressive on a label.
  • I don’t want to throw money away on doses my body can’t use.
  • I believe in pairing whole-food nutrition with cutting-edge science.

That’s why I take VMG+. It’s not just about having more ingredients — it’s about having the right technology to make those nutrients matter.

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